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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Default Larger Calipers?

Would running a larger caliper on the same size disc make much of a difference?
Was thinking of swapping to a caliper with twic the pad area but don't want to waste money if i won't get much benefit.

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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larger calipers won't fit unless you get longer ones which will give more pressure on more of the disc

much easier way is to use the same caliper but insert a larger disc so you get more leverage and stop better
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